Community
The University and Iowa City area offer a nearly endless choice of activities. Any day of the week one can enjoy athletic events and facilities, art exhibits, community and professional theater, live musical entertainment, and cultural and community events.
- Iowa enjoys a state-wide commitment to a high level of educational excellence in public and private schools. Iowa City has an outstanding K-12 educational system with a diverse population and a high percentage of teachers with advanced degrees. Iowa City schools are tops in the state and No. 4 nationally in a "best public schools" ranking by Expansion Management magazine where they were also awarded a fourth straight Gold Medal Award.
- The Iowa City area offers a high standard of living. Recent development includes a large shopping mall with indoor ice skating, many ethnic restaurants and groceries, an outdoor theatre and summer Shakespeare festival.
- Whether you're bicycling, walking, driving, or carpooling, commuting is easy and staff have access to a variety of public transportation services.
- Iowa City is within easy driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Louis.
- Residents benefit from curbside recycling and other environmental efforts promoting a clean and healthy environment.
- Iowa is home to several sites of historic and tourist interest.